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ζ
Pinch, Sandwich, Insert Between
γ―γ (γ), γ―γ (γΎγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japanese convenience stores sell many foods with fillings sandwiched inside, such as sandwiches and dorayaki. The verb ζγ (hasamu) literally means 'to put something in between.'
Memory Trick
Imagine using your hand (ζ) to pinch a sheet of paper between two fingers. Holding something tightly in the middle helps you remember ζ means 'to pinch' or 'to sandwich.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ§γ¦ (kyou)
Kunyomi: γ―γ (γ), γ―γ (γΎγ)
Example Words
ζγ
γ―γγ (hasamu)
To pinch, Sandwich
ζγΎγ
γ―γγΎγ (hasamaru)
To be caught between
ζ¬γζγ
γ»γ γ γ―γγ (hon o hasamu)
To insert a bookmark
ε£γζγ
γγ‘ γ γ―γγ (kuchi o hasamu)
To interrupt
Example Sentence
ζ γ γγ’ γ« ζγΏγΎγγγ
γγ³ γ γγ’ γ« γ―γγΏγΎγγγ
yubi o doa ni hasamimashita
I caught my finger in the door.